Definition(s)
Organic pollutants that do not break down chemically and remain in the environment. Pollutants with higher persistence may produce more harmful environmental effects. (Source: GEMET/LANDYa)
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Persistent organic pollutant
French
polluant organique persistant
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стойкое органическое загрязняющее вещество
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with contaminantes orgánicos persistentes
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Convenio de Basilea | 31 decisions2 documents |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 3 articles and paragraphs221 decisions28 documents |
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Convenio de Rotterdam | 1 decision |
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Cartagena Convention | 1 decision |
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Convenio de Minamata | 2 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |